Jaconé Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, my friends, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

It’s been a slow start, but we’ve got some good waves coming in for Jaconé. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of days that are really worth circling on the calendar.

We kick off the weekend with small, clean waves. Saturday morning at Jaconé is seeing a tiny 2ft southerly swell, with a clean 11-second period. The water is sitting at 72°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The wind is light and offshore from the NE, so it’s glassy. The energy is weak, but it’s rideable. Saturday afternoon swings around to a 3ft easterly swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds, making it a bit choppy and less appealing. Still, the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean enough for a shortboard.

Sunday is a washout. Strong onshore winds ruin the 3ft swell, and it’s just messy. Skip it.

Now, Monday 31 August is a solid pick. Morning brings a 6ft swell from the ENE, with an 8-second period. The energy is ramping up and the wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze. The waves will be a bit chunky, but it’s clean and fun. Afternoon drops to 4ft from the east, but still clean. This is a good day for an intermediate surfer.

Tuesday 1 September is back to poor conditions with onshore wind and choppy surf. Not worth a paddle.

Wednesday 2 September gets ugly. A 10ft south-west swell hits with a 6-second period, but it’s blown out by a fresh 22 mph onshore wind. The energy is strong, but the quality is zero. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Here’s the standout. Thursday 3 September. Morning sees a 7ft SSW swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the ENE. The energy is strong, and the conditions are very clean. This is the best of the run. The swell is a bit big for beginners, but for intermediates and up, it’s a cracker. Afternoon gets a bit windier, but still workable.

Friday 4 September is a sleeper hit. Morning is glassy with a 5ft SSE swell, 10-second period, and light offshore wind from the NE. The energy is moderate and the waves will be clean and fun. Afternoon stays clean with cross-offshore wind. This is a great day for a longboard or a funboard.

The weekend of 5-6 September goes downhill with onshore winds and rain. Poor.

Monday 7 September sees a big 10ft SSW swell with a 10-second period, but again, it’s blown out by strong onshore winds. The energy is massive, but the quality is terrible. Expert only, and even then, it’s a battle.

Second standout – Tuesday 8 September. Morning is a gem. A 8ft S swell with an 11-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the NE. The energy is strong and the waves will be clean, powerful, and well-shaped. This is for experienced surfers only – the size and period demand respect. Afternoon stays clean with cross-offshore wind, but the swell drops a bit.

Wednesday 9 September keeps the clean run going, with a 5ft S swell and offshore wind. The period is 11 seconds, so there’s plenty of push. Good for intermediates.

The rest of the second week sees the swell dropping, but the wind stays clean. Thursday 10 September has a 3ft S swell with offshore wind, and Friday 11 September has a tiny 3ft ESE swell with offshore wind. It’s small, but clean. Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September are small and clean, but only knee-high, so it’s more of a glide than a ride.

To sum it up: Thursday 3 September and Tuesday 8 September are the true standouts. Both offer clean, powerful surf with solid energy. The first one is a bit more accessible for intermediates, while the second is for the experienced crew. The water is average temp for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

Rusty out.

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